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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND WASTEFUL MEDICARE SPENDING
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND WASTEFUL MEDICARE SPENDING 150 150 Dan Frith

You might ask, “what in the world does medical malpractice and Medicare expenditures have in common?” Good question and here is the answer.One in every seven hospitalized Medicare patients are harmed by treatment mistakes, according to new analysis by the Department of Health & Human Services released Tuesday.The report cites…

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NURSING HOME RESIDENT DIES AFTER BEING LEFT ALONE OUTSIDE FACILITY
NURSING HOME RESIDENT DIES AFTER BEING LEFT ALONE OUTSIDE FACILITY 150 150 Dan Frith

Here is another disturbing report from the American Association for Justice.Russell Binning, a 93-year-old resident of the East Bank Center Nursing Home in Illinois, suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and used a wheelchair. While Binning was sitting near the front door of the home, a visitor wheeled him to the outside…

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NURSING HOME RESIDENT DIES AFTER MULTIPLE FALLS
NURSING HOME RESIDENT DIES AFTER MULTIPLE FALLS 150 150 Dan Frith

This case report comes to us, by way of the American Association of Justice, from Georgia.Morris Ellison, 80, suffered from dementia, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and other health problems. He had a history of falling and could not walk without assistance. He was admitted to Moran Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,…

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FIDELITY WINS INJUNCTION IN VIRGINIA FEDERAL CASE
FIDELITY WINS INJUNCTION IN VIRGINIA FEDERAL CASE 150 150 Dan Frith

I know Lauren shared an “employee victory” with you yesterday so, in order to balance things out, here is a court decision where the employer can claim victory…at least for the time being.The case is Fidelity Global Brokerage Group, Inc. v. Rodney Gray and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC and…

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INADEQUATE NURSING LEADS TO DEATH IN NURING HOME
INADEQUATE NURSING LEADS TO DEATH IN NURING HOME 150 150 Dan Frith

Here is a sad story that is inexcusable.Clay Nelson, age 66, moved into a Tennessee nursing home after suffering a stroke. His Care Plan recommended that he be supervised while eating. During dinner one night, Mr. Nelson was found unresponsive. Resuscitative measures were undertaken and pieces of a baked pear…

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PLASTIC SURGERY ENDS IN TRAGEDY
PLASTIC SURGERY ENDS IN TRAGEDY 150 150 Dan Frith

This case report comes from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Maritess Lopez, age 36, underwent a five hour operation at the offices of Dr. Matthew Galumbeck. The procedure included a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, and liposuction and was performed under intravenous sedation at the doctor’s office. Lopez was discharged home less than…

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STANDING UP FOR SENIORS
STANDING UP FOR SENIORS 150 150 Dan Frith

I know you have heard the comments and criticisms, “there are too many lawsuits filed in America”…”all trial lawyers are ambulance chasers”…and on and on and on. Maybe you have made some of those comments yourself.I am a trial lawyer and damn proud of it.I think we make a difference…

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GREAT SOURCE FOR INFORMATION ON NURSING HOMES!
GREAT SOURCE FOR INFORMATION ON NURSING HOMES! 150 150 Dan Frith

Looking for a good nursing home in your locale? Want to know the overall condition of the other residents at the nursing home in order to select the appropriate facility for your loved one?Your search just got easier! National Public Radio (NPR) has created a database of every nursing home…

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WHY DO NURSING HOMES WANT MANDATORY ARBITRATION?
WHY DO NURSING HOMES WANT MANDATORY ARBITRATION? 150 150 Dan Frith

Before I answer the question, let me share with you how the issue arises. Lets say your father falls at home, breaks his hip, has the hip surgically repaired at a local hospital, and is sent to a nearby nursing home for 30 days of physical rehabilitation.Before the nursing home…

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RADIO STATIONS AND NON-COMPETES
RADIO STATIONS AND NON-COMPETES 150 150 Dan Frith

Radio stations use non-compete clauses in their employment agreements to stop talented “on the air” employees from leaving and going with a competitor. Courts regularly enforce these noncompete clauses if their restrictions are reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic range.I think such agreements are just another unfair way to limit…

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